Washington Week - March 23, 2012
March 23, 2012
After the controversial killing of teenager Trayvon Martin, in Florida, national attention focuses on "Stand Your Ground" laws...
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March 4, 2011
As Democrats and Republicans debate spending cuts for the 2011 and 2012 budgets, the Obama administration also focuses on the continuing unrest in Libya. Also, the Supreme Court makes a controversial first amendment ruling, siding with a provacative Kansas church. Joining Gwen Ifill: John Harwood...
Air date: 03/04/2011
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November 12, 2010
Election fallout continues: the President faces challenges abroad and George W. Bush focuses on his legacy. Jackie Calmes (NY Times) on the deficit commission's draft proposals, Naftali Bendavid (Wall Street Journal) examines leadership battles in Congress, Tom Gjelten (NPR) analyzes the global...
Air date: 11/12/2010
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February 17, 2012
As the GOP presidential primary race between Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney tightens, the panel previews the Arizona and Michigan primaries. Plus, President Barack Obama's proposed budget, a deal to extend payroll tax cuts, and tensions over Iran's nuclear program. Joining Gwen: Karen Tumulty,...
Air date: 02/17/2012
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October 8, 2010
As both parties rush to fire up their bases, can Democrats regain their footing by November? Peter Baker (New York Times) and Michael Duffy (Time Magazine) discuss party strategies and the latest polling. David Wessel (Wall Street Journal) looks at why the economic recovery has stalled. And Joan...
Air date: 10/08/2010
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From the Vault: May 14, 1993
President Clinton declared victory when his economic program to lower the federal deficit passes the House Ways and Means Committee in May 1993. But panelist Gloria Borger predicts political deadlock in the Senate between Democrats and Republicans over Clinton's desired tax hike.
Air date: 07/18/2011
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